Business & Money
In 55 wide-ranging lists, TIME surveys the highs and lows, the good and the bad of the past 12 months
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Business of Creativity: Reel Works Teen Filmmaking
John Williams and Stephanie Walter Williams left their TV production jobs to help teens tell their stories through documentary film. The program became a success, creating award-winning films that have broadcast across the U.S.
Business of Creativity: The Dancer
When Karine Newborn’s injury sidelined her succesful dance career, some soul-searching and business sense opened doors
Poll: Is it Okay for Retailers to Track Customers’ Shopping Behavior While in Stores?
If you’ve done any shopping online, you probably know the feeling: You pick out, say, a pair of shoes online, put them in your virtual shopping cart, but then for some reason change your mind. Afterwards, it seems that every site …
Poll: Does Tech Help or Hurt Workplace Productivity?
There is little doubt that technology has, in many ways, made us more productive at work. But an increasing number of experts are asking whether our business culture of email and instant messaging and 24/7 connectivity is making …
Colorado Shootings Aftermath: What Will Impact Be on ‘Dark Knight Rises’?
The masked gunman who opened fire during a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises early Friday morning in Colorado killed at least 12 innocent victims and injured dozens more. The vicious actions were far more brutal than …
Top 10 Biggest Trading Losses in History
On May 10, JPMorgan Chase admitted a “grievous” failure in their trading operations that led to a $2 billion loss for the storied investment bank in the past six weeks alone. How does the latest money mismanagement stack up against history’s biggest losses?
The Little Recovery That Could…Well, Maybe
Ideas for Small Business
A look at the innovative ways small businesses are adapting and growing in a changing economic climate
Graphic: Executive Pay
Facebook’s initial public offering filings revealed the salary of its top execs as a percentage of company income, which is four times that of Apple’s executive staff. How does it compare to other top American companies?
Watch From Davos: Is Capitalism Failing? A TIME Discussion With the World’s Top Business Leaders
As part of the kick-off to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, TIME International Editor Jim Frederick hosts a panel discussion on the future of capitalism: Can a system that came of age in the 20th century serve the needs of 21st? Joining Frederick tackling this question is:
- Sharan Burrow, General
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Eco-Friendly Bottled Water
A British company focuses on helping the environment and maintaining profits